Boeing commences production of 1,000th 767

By Christine Boynton | September 9, 2010

Boeing announced it has begun assembly of the 1,000th 767, a 767-300ER, at its Everett factory. Mechanics have loaded the wing spar into the assembly tool, it said. "This is an important milestone for the 767, which has continued to evolve and improve since entering service nearly 30 years ago," 767 Program VP and GM Kim Pastega said. "The 767 is a high-performing twin-aisle airplane that delivers nearly 99% dispatch reliability every day for more than 90 operators around the world."

The 767-300ER is scheduled for delivery to ANA in February 2011. The Tokyo-based carrier has taken delivery of a total 89 767s; its first order for the type came in 1979. According to its website, the carrier first introduced the 767 in June 1983.

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09 Sep09:13

I think Boeing would not

By Jeff

I think Boeing would not still be producing civil 767s had the the 787 been available by now. As launch customer for the 787, ANA needed additional aircraft and the Dreamliner was not ready. So I'm sure Boeing made them one heck of deal price-wise on new 767-300 aircraft. Of course, should Boeing be awarded the USAF tanker contract for the military version of the 767, this situation will change.

23 Sep18:57

the 767 i have to say is one

By Anonymous

the 767 i have to say is one of the best aircraft out there, and it has the best safety record, how many times these days do you hear about a 767 crashing? none! i just hope its the same with the 787.